High-Risk Pregnancy Care

Your pregnancy may be considered high-risk if you or your baby has an increased chance of complication during pregnancy or delivery. If you are at risk, your delivering physician can refer you to UnityPoint Clinic Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

We care for women for a variety of reasons.

Previous preterm labor or delivery

Expecting multiples

History of miscarriages

Advanced maternal age

Abnormal prenatal test or screening

Family history of complications

Diabetes, high blood pressure or other medical conditions during pregnancy

Specialized care

We work with you and your physician, sometimes even before pregnancy, to provide a plan of care that is right for you.

Pre-conception care

Genetic testing and counseling

3D ultrasound and imaging

Non-invasive screening

Non-stress testing

Care for chronic conditions during pregnancy

Siouxland's Only Perinatologist

A perinatologist, also called a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, is an obstetrician who focuses on the care of women with unique challenges during their pregnancy. Dr. Al Fleming is the area's only full-time perinatologist.